Hello everyone!
Does anyone have experience with horizontal strip windows, for example, with a sill height of 135 cm (53 inches) and a window width of 160 cm (63 inches)?
We would like to have such windows in different parts of the house (kitchen, bathroom, and in a wall where the neighbor’s house is 6 m (20 feet) away…), but we would prefer a solution where the windows are reasonably easy to clean.
We have thought of three options:
1) Fixed glazing
Cleaning the windows from outside is possible without a ladder only on the ground floor.
2) Tilt-and-turn windows
The windows should not be too wide, otherwise it is difficult to fully open them because they would stick out too far into the room.
Also, if the windows are too wide, the hinges may not hold properly.
What would be the maximum width?
If necessary, the strip windows would need to be divided into double windows.
3) Top-hung windows
The windows need a function that allows them to be tilted downwards like an oven door for cleaning.
Does anyone have practical experience with this and can advise when each solution is recommended?
Thank you and best regards,
Peter N.
Does anyone have experience with horizontal strip windows, for example, with a sill height of 135 cm (53 inches) and a window width of 160 cm (63 inches)?
We would like to have such windows in different parts of the house (kitchen, bathroom, and in a wall where the neighbor’s house is 6 m (20 feet) away…), but we would prefer a solution where the windows are reasonably easy to clean.
We have thought of three options:
1) Fixed glazing
Cleaning the windows from outside is possible without a ladder only on the ground floor.
2) Tilt-and-turn windows
The windows should not be too wide, otherwise it is difficult to fully open them because they would stick out too far into the room.
Also, if the windows are too wide, the hinges may not hold properly.
What would be the maximum width?
If necessary, the strip windows would need to be divided into double windows.
3) Top-hung windows
The windows need a function that allows them to be tilted downwards like an oven door for cleaning.
Does anyone have practical experience with this and can advise when each solution is recommended?
Thank you and best regards,
Peter N.
jx7 schrieb:
1) Fixed glazing
Cleaning windows from the outside is only possible without a ladder on the ground floor…we have that. We also have fixed glazing at a high elevation, as you can see in the profile picture.
jx7 schrieb:
3) Tilt windows
Windows need a function where you can tilt them downwards horizontally like an oven door for cleaning.…we have those, 150cm (59 inches) wide. Two are at a high elevation, one at a normal height.
jx7 schrieb:
Does anyone have practical experience with this and can say when which solution is recommended?When to choose which option, you’ve already explained yourself. Our 150cm (59 inches) wide and 70cm (28 inches) high tilt window is heavy enough for cleaning. Holding it from below, cleaning the glass with a spray washer... just barely manageable. You can hardly describe the fixed glazing as a light strip. The fixed glazing is a light strip in the kitchen at working height… no problems there.
Regards, Yvonne
We have one like that on the wall where the sofa will be placed. It is on the ground floor and fixed. It looks nice, but I can’t say how it will look once we are living here.
We wanted it so that when you are sitting on the sofa, not everyone can see my head right away, although it will mostly just be dog walkers, since it faces the field.
We wanted it so that when you are sitting on the sofa, not everyone can see my head right away, although it will mostly just be dog walkers, since it faces the field.
We have also planned strip windows.
On the ground floor (behind the couch like Emer), there is a fixed-glass strip window measuring 278cm (110 inches) wide and 80cm (31.5 inches) high. See also the profile picture, the opening at the back bottom left. However, it's hard to get a sense of the actual size from that. It will be installed next week.
On the first floor, each room also has a strip window measuring 188cm (74 inches) wide and 80cm (31.5 inches) high. Here, we decided to use two tilt-and-turn sashes (double window).
On the ground floor (behind the couch like Emer), there is a fixed-glass strip window measuring 278cm (110 inches) wide and 80cm (31.5 inches) high. See also the profile picture, the opening at the back bottom left. However, it's hard to get a sense of the actual size from that. It will be installed next week.
On the first floor, each room also has a strip window measuring 188cm (74 inches) wide and 80cm (31.5 inches) high. Here, we decided to use two tilt-and-turn sashes (double window).
In the living room, there is also a fixed-glass light strip above the sofa or where it will be placed, with an opening size of 200 x 70 cm (79 x 28 inches).
Additionally, on the upper floor, there are light strips in every room and one in the hallway, each with an opening size of 200 x 57 cm (79 x 22 inches). These are tilt windows that can be fully opened for cleaning (see attachment).
For adults, these windows are not suitable for looking outside while standing normally (parapet height approx. 80 cm (31 inches)), but you can easily place a bed, a desk, or a bathtub in front of them, and they provide a lot of extra natural light in the room.
Additionally, on the upper floor, there are light strips in every room and one in the hallway, each with an opening size of 200 x 57 cm (79 x 22 inches). These are tilt windows that can be fully opened for cleaning (see attachment).
For adults, these windows are not suitable for looking outside while standing normally (parapet height approx. 80 cm (31 inches)), but you can easily place a bed, a desk, or a bathtub in front of them, and they provide a lot of extra natural light in the room.
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